Ex
Parte
Applications

Ex parte
applications for services other than counsel must be heard in
camera, and must not be revealed without the consent of the
defendant. The application must be placed under seal until the final
disposition of the case, subject to future order of the court. [Guide, Vol. 7,
§ 310.30]

The Form CJA 21
and Form CJA 31
are used to request, authorize, and pay for investigative, expert, and
other services necessary for the representation of eligible persons
(respectively, in a non-capital or capital case). The forms are used by
the attorney to obtain authorization for the services and by the
service providers to submit their claims for compensation and
reimbursement of expenses.